History and Geography
Arunachal Pradesh, the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency shares international
boundaries with Bhutan, Tibet, China and Myanmar to the west, north-east, north
and east respectively, and the state boundaries with Assam and Nagaland. The terrain
consists of submontane and mountainous ranges, sloping down to the plains of Assam,
divided into valleys by the rivers Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap.
There are practically no records relating to the history of this area, except some
oral literature and a number of historical ruins found mainly in the foothills.
Subsequent explorations and excavations have identified the ruins as dating approximately
from the early Christian era. The historical evidence indicates that not only was
the area well known, but the people living here had close relations with the rest
of the country too.
Modern history of Arunachal Pradesh begins with the inception of British rule in
Assam after the treaty of Yandaboo, concluded on 24 February 1826.
Before 1962, the area was popularly known as the
NEFA, and was constitutionally a part of Assam. Because of its strategic
importance, however, it was administered by the Ministry of External Affairs until
1965, and subsequently by the Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Governor of
Assam. In 1972, it was constituted as a Union Territory and renamed Arunachal Pradesh.
On 20 February 1987, it became the 24th state of the Indian Union.
Agriculture and Horticulture
Agriculture is the mainstay of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, and had mainly depended
on jhum cultivation. Encouragement is being given to the cultivation of cash crops
like potatoes and horticulture crops like apples, oranges and pineapples.
Industries and Minerals
For conservation and explorations of vast minerals, the
APMDTCL were set up in 1991. Namchik-Namphuk coal fields are taken
up by
APMDTCL. To provide training to craftsmen in different trades, there
are two Industrial Training Institutes at Roing and Daporijo.
Tourist Centres
Places of tourist interest are: Tawang, Dirang, Bomdila, Tipi, Itanagar Malinithan,
Likabali, Pasighat, Along, Tezu, Miao, Roing, Daporijo Namdapha, Bhismaknagar, Parashurarn
Kund and Khonsa.
Panchayati Raj
The Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission in support of State Govt. has successfully
conducted and completed Panchayati Raj Elections in the State in the month of May
2008 for speedy development in the village and grass root level.
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